psoriasis
psoriasis
noun soh-RYAH-sees Rare
Origin: From Greek psōriasis, from psōra (itch).
Usage Note
Psoriasis is feminine in Spanish: la psoriasis. The word is invariable in plural — las psoriasis does not change form. The initial 'p' is typically silent in everyday speech, making it sound like soriasis.
Examples
"Su médico le diagnosticó psoriasis."
Natural Translation
Her doctor diagnosed her with psoriasis.
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